This is the position of Facility Manager, Fred L. Whipple Observatory (FLWO), Amado, AZ.  FLWO is home to a number of optical and gamma ray telescopes and related scientific instruments.  The Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation, safety, and financial and administrative management of FLWO and the supervision of staff.   The FLWO is geographically isolated, technically specialized, and highly interactive scientific research environment with a 24 hour operation.  

Duties

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Observatory, and the maintenance of its facilities. This includes:

Requirements

• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Pre- and post-appointment background investigation.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds for salary payment.
• May be required to work nights and weekends.
• The incumbent of this position is required to file SI Form 1085, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• May be required to serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation.  Such experience includes but is not limited to managing the effective day-to-day operation, safety, and financial and administrative management of a large facility and supervising a diverse staff of trades and administrative staff.   Important Note:Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed. Your overall experience and training must indicate that you have the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.  Full qualifications can be found at:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/facility-operations-services-series-1640/

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN 60 Garden Street, MS17 60 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Mail Stop 17 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 United States
• Name: Judy Gallagher
• Phone: 6174957374
• Email: [email protected]